The arcade-style control makes for a mellow learning curve, but all the cars wind up feeling identical. Hopefully the option for downloadable content (none at this time) will address this in the future. Though this is an all-around solid game, there are a few significant potholes.
But while the original and its sequel were developed by Angel Studios (who later went on to bring us the Midnight Club games), the third iteration has been handled by developer DICE, the race heads who brought us the excellent Rallisport Challenge. It was a breath of fresh air, and ever since I have awaited each installment with starry eyes. The First Midtown Madness graced my dilapidated PC keyboard with its total disregard for human safety and pedestrian rights.
